The Tudor dynasty ruled England from 1485-1603, bringing about significant political, economic, social, and religious reforms. Henry VII founded the dynasty after the Wars of the Roses, uniting the feuding houses with his marriage to Elizabeth York and creating the Tudor Rose as a symbol of unity. The Tudor era saw a break from medieval […]
Mary Tudor, daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, became Queen of England in 1553. She attempted to restore Catholicism and married Philip II of Spain, but her reign was marked by opposition and minor revolts. She is remembered for the Marian Persecutions, in which she burned at least 300 heretics at the stake. […]
